Bernadette (Cat)
Jenna bush has a cat named Bernadette or “Bernie” for short. Bernie used to live indoors as a city cat with Jenna, but now lives at her parent’s home in Dallas where she enjoys spending time on their patio.
Hollywood Hager (Cat)
Jenna Bush adopted a cat named Hollywood (Holly for short) for Christmas 2022 for her daughter Mila.
Mr. Mango Mellow Hagar (Cat)
After Hollywood joined the family for Christmas 2022, Jenna Bush Hagar adopted a second cat for Christmas 2023. This kitty was for her daughter Poppy who named her Mr. Mango Mellow Hagar, which you can read about here.
Jenna Bush Hager
Birthday
November 25, 1981 (42)
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Jenna Welch Bush Hager is an American media personality, journalist, and author. Along with her twin Barbara, she’s the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush. She’s best known for co-hosting NBC’s Today show with Hoda Kotb. After helping with her father’s presidential election campaign in 2004 and working as a teacher, Hager started writing and became an editor at Southern Living magazine. She started working for NBC News as a correspondent in 2009, before replacing Kathie Lee Gifford to host the Today show in 2019. As an author, she has published five books.
On the “Today” show, Jenna has discussed various subjects, ranging from current events to pop culture, always approaching her work with a candid and relatable demeanor that resonates with viewers. She’s also a contributor to NBC News and has filled in as a correspondent on “Nightly News” and “Today.” Additionally, Jenna has penned several books, including the children’s book “Read All About It!” and the memoir “Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life,” co-authored with her twin sister Barbara.
Jenna has collaborated with a myriad of individuals in media, journalism, and literature. Among them are Hoda Kotb, her co-host on the “Today” show; Kathie Lee Gifford, the former co-host of the “Today” show’s fourth hour; Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker, her colleagues on “Today”; Willie Geist, the anchor of “Sunday Today with Willie Geist”; Lester Holt, the anchor of “NBC Nightly News”; Natalie Morales, an NBC News journalist; Megyn Kelly, former host of “Megyn Kelly Today”; Harry Smith, NBC News correspondent; and her sister Barbara Bush, with whom she co-authored “Sisters First.”
Jenna has received numerous awards for her work in journalism and literature. She was honored with the “Woman of the Year” award from Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases in 2017. In the realm of literature, her children’s book “Read All About It!” was met with critical acclaim and has been used as an educational resource in schools. Jenna’s memoir “Sisters First,” co-authored with Barbara, made it onto The New York Times Best Seller list.
